Author Archives: Buster

Cool iPhone Apps

so earlier this evening i downloaded and installed the new iTunes 7.7 software and also the work-around install for the iPhone 2.0 firmware (for my 1st generation iPhone). the installs were trouble free and easy enough, although i’d say the iPhone firmware update took 15-20 minutes. after resyncing my iPhone i started exploring the iPhone [...]

BBQ Blog

Summer is here, my sun burned forehead can testify. i’ve been without my bbq grill for a few months, since i caught it on fire, but not for long. i ordered a replacement grid and i can’t wait until it comes in. in fact, i’m also planning to go buy a new charcoal grill this [...]

iPhone 2.0 - 3G, GPS, 3rd Party Apps on July 11th 2008

it’s been announced… straight from Steve Jobs himself. the new iPhone planned for release on July 11th will not only have 3G (which should’ve been included on version 1 imho) but more importantly it will indeed have native GPS!! with the open SDK and soon launching App Store this device is a bargain at what [...]

Yes You Can, Install Yahoo Jukebox on Vista 64 Bit

so a couple months ago i bought a media computer for the living room… hooked up to my hd tv and home theater sound system. naturally it finally gave me a reason to check out Yahoo’s unlimited music subscription service. but guess what… i couldn’t get the required Yahoo Jukebox music player to install on [...]

Free RSS Reader for Outlook

my friends and frequent visitors have undoubtedly noticed my lack of blogging over the past couple of months… but they probably didn’t know that I’ve been doing better at least with keeping up with their blogs. i’ve tried a few feed readers in the past and nothing really fit my style too well… i’m also [...]

Back in Black - blog upgrade

good things to come my friends… you’ll notice i finally completed a long overdue blog upgrade… and website upgrade for that matter. i cut out a lot of fat and modernized some things! i hope to turn blog commenting back on in the near future. also, you might notice some ads from time to time, [...]

March Madness Tickets

March madness has begun… i can tell from all the buzz at work. the tournament brackets have been set and the road leads to San Antonio’s Alamodome for the Final Four.
for me basketball’s regular season is just a tad too long… but i’m all about the tournament. i’m personally hoping to see the Texas [...]

Free membership to TSA Registered Traveler

if you travel a lot and don’t mind giving up some private information (fingerprints & retina scan) to a federal agency then you could find yourself jumping to the front of an airport security checkpoint with membership as a TSA Registered Traveler.
for more info >> http://www.cnet.com/8301-13739_1-9884111-46.html?part=gtb&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-5-gtb

Make St. Patricks Day an Official Holiday

In these exciting political times aren’t you up for some new legislation that just plain makes good sense?? Guinness is promoting Proposition 3-17 in an attempt to make St. Patricks day an official holiday.
Whether or not this holiday becomes official… I gotta admit.. St. Paddys day is one of my favorite days of the year. [...]

Vote for the New Texas License Plate

the Great State of Texas is accepting votes for the next license plate look. if you’re a Texan and want a plate that compliments your ride while showing off a certain Texas down home style then vote now!
thanks to Krystal at work for the link.